Dieser Autor widmet sich seit über fünfundzwanzig Jahren dem Schreiben und Lehren von Geschichte. Seine Artikel über Robert E. Lee wurden in The Washington Post und im History News Network veröffentlicht. In seiner Arbeit bemüht er sich, Geschichte für gewöhnliche Leser und Studenten lebendig und zugänglich zu machen. Seine Leidenschaft für den amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg reicht bis in seine Kindheit zurück, und sein nächstes Buch konzentriert sich auf die Schlacht in der Wilderness.
Beautifully illustrated with an array of Japanese art, this work offers a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns and the sheer craftsmanship of Japanese culture. Opening with an introduction that asks What is Japanese art?, this book presents a selection of striking and fascinating art from Japan, organised into a series of thematic chapters in which the author provides cultural context while pointing out exceptional features.
In the spring of 1864, President Lincoln faced the grim reality that the Union might not survive. The Army of the Potomac had struggled, leading to widespread criticism of the war effort. Anticipating a loss in the upcoming election, Lincoln feared a Democratic successor would pursue peace, jeopardizing the Union's future. The narrative unfolds during a critical moment when the Union Army's fate hinged on its performance in a desolate Virginia forest, just sixty-five miles from Washington, D.C. At the Battle of the Wilderness, General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was still a formidable force, but after two days of brutal fighting, Lee could no longer launch offensives against Grant's army. The battle exacted a heavy toll, with Lee losing 11,125 men—17% of his troops—while the Union suffered 17,666 casualties. The sheer horror of this battle, one of the bloodiest in American history, is underscored by the chaos of the dense woods and gunfire smoke, which obscured visibility for both sides. The relentless gunfire ignited the forest, leading to horrific deaths. An officer described the scene as if "Christian men had turned to fiends." When the fighting finally ceased, Grant, usually composed, broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the devastation.